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"Prime Minister, we are former fellow citizens and as such I am delighted to welcome you to the European Parliament and to wish you good luck with implementing the objectives you have presented to us.
Your 3E priorities certainly sum up the current problems facing the European Union, although I trust that in the economy section you will not forget its social aspects which are so important for the majority of EU citizens. When I saw you at the celebrations for the adoption of the euro in Slovakia, I was delighted to discover that the new President-in-Office of the Council was a supporter of closer integration between the countries of the Union. Nevertheless, like most Members of this Parliament, I would be even more delighted if you contribute to the ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon in the Czech Republic. Failing this, it will be difficult to achieve the priorities you have set out for yourself. If we want the EU to become, as you have said, not merely a payer but also a player in world affairs, then we must take this step.
Prime Minister, as has been said many times, the European elections will be a significant moment during your presidency. Turnout in the elections will influence EU policy for the next five years and material support from the Council can play a major role here. When Slovakia is eliminated from the ice-hockey world championship and the Czech Republic qualifies for the next round ..."@en1
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